RVU’s Institute of Medical and Surgical Granted Continued Accreditation Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that its top-of-the-line simulation center has been granted continued accreditation as a Comprehensive Education Institute with the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The center, named the Institute of Medical and Surgical Simulation, must complete an Annual Compliance Report in order to meet the standards and criteria set forth by the ACS-AEI program. The goal of the program is to promote patient safety through the use of simulation, develop new technologies, identify best practices, and promote research and collaboration among the institutes. To be granted continued accreditation, the Institute of Medical and Surgical Simulation must evaluate the effectiveness of its education through faculty assessments, continuous improvement of training programs, involvement in simulation-based research and scholarly activities, and an assessment of learning, performance and outcomes. To date, RVU is the only osteopathic medical school to receive this accreditation by the ACS. Additionally, it is one out of only two medical schools in the Mountain West region to hold this distinction. As part of the Institute of Medical and Surgical Simulation, medical students of Rocky Vista University (RVU) are able to perform surgery using the cut […]

Cathy C. Ruff Receives RVU’s Faculty Innovator Award [July 27, 2018] Cathy C. Ruff, MS, PA-C, Program Director and Chair of PA Program; Associate Professor of PA Studies. العاب تربح فلوس حقيقية Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Cathy C. Ruff, MS, PA-C, Chair and Program Director for the new physician assistant program, was awarded the Faculty Innovator Award. The Faculty Innovator Award was established by Clinton E. جاك بوت Adams, DO, FACHE, RVU President and CEO, in 2017 to honor RVU faculty for their outstanding achievements in academic excellence. Each year, it recognizes a professor who is recognized by his or her peers for their academic discipline, who is highly regarded by the students, who has achieved excellence in service and academic scholarship, and who exemplifies RVU’s core values. Ms. Ruff was selected for the award for her innovation in developing the curriculum for the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program. Under her direction, it has become the first PA program in the United States to base its entire curriculum on competency using entrustable professional activities (EPAs). She had previously analyzed models used in Europe and by the Association of American Medical Colleges, as […]

RVU-SU Campus Holds a Multi-Agency Active Shooter Simulation [July 13, 2018] Rocky Vista University Southern Utah campus participated in an active shooter training to help university staff and first responders practice how to respond to this type of emergency. The active shooter functional exercise was a three hour, multi-jurisdictional, and multi-agency exercise that was conducted in the interior and exterior of the Rocky Vista University College of Medicine (COM) building. This exercise fulfilled the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, Jeanne Clery Act. The purpose of the exercise was to assess and increase the ability of Rocky Vista University (RVU) and other local entities to efficiently and effectively respond to and manage an active shooter event. Terry Meyer, Supervisor of Public Safety and Security for the Southern Utah Campus, worked with a number of agencies over the last several weeks to arrange this training, including Santa Clara/Ivins Police, Fire, and EMS; Washington County Sheriff’s Department; Dixie State University Police; Mercy Air (Nevada); Intermountain Life Flight; and Southwest Utah Public Health Department. RVU employees were briefed before the active shooter training and informed that they must decide whether to run (evacuate) or shelter-in-place. Fighting was not an option in this scenario, […]

RVUCOM-CO Welcomes Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony [July 25, 2017] held at the University of Colorado South Denver in Parker, Colorado. The White Coat Ceremony is a traditional way to welcome new students to their medical careers. The keynote speaker was Alissa Craft, DO, MBA, Assistant Vice President of Program Development at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Pomona. Additional speakers included Matthew McMaster, OMS II, President of RVU’s Student Government Association; Thomas N. Told, DO, FACOFP-dist., Dean of RVUCOM; and Robert Sokol, member of the Board of Trustees. لعبة 21 Upon being coated (the act of officially receiving their medical school white coats) by physician faculty members, the students were led by fellow classmates in reciting the vision statement that they, as a class, had written to express their goals and values for the next four years at RVUCOM. The Class of 2022 is comprised of 162 students from a variety of backgrounds and locations. لربح المال The students were selected from an applicant pool of over 4,700 candidates. The class consists of 56% females and 44% males, while the age range is 21 to 39 years old. The average MCAT scores among the […]

Dr. Walter R. Buck Awarded RVU’s 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence Walter R. Buck, PhD, Chair and Professor of the Department of Structural Medicine, has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence by Rocky Vista University (RVU). لعبة فلوس حقيقية The distinguished honor is given to those faculty members who maintain the highest standards in teaching, service, and research. تعليم القمار Dr. Buck, who has been with RVU since its inception, is the second winner of the prestigious award. As one of the original architects of the RVU curriculum, Dr. Buck’s impact on the school has been substantial. قوانين البلاك جاك He assisted in the design the school’s Anatomy Lab during construction of the Colorado campus and has collaborated with local agencies to improve the training of medical professionals. “He holds both his students and his faculty to a high standard, ensuring the continued excellence of a difficult curriculum, yet doing so with compassion and patience,” said Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, President and CEO of RVU. During his time at the school, Dr. Buck spearheaded the Donor Memorial Ceremony as a way to honor those who donated their bodies to the study of medicine. […]

Dr. Michael Martin Awarded RVU’s 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence [May 31, 2018] Rocky Vista University (RVU) is proud to acknowledge Michael Martin, PhD, Associate Dean for Integrated Curriculum, as the recipient of the 2018 Presidential Award of Excellence. Dr. Martin, who passed away in May, was selected for the honor by his faculty peers. The award is given to those educators who best exemplify professionalism and integrity in teaching.  Dr. Martin was recognized for his tireless dedication to students and staff alike. As one of RVU’s original faculty members, he placed a high priority on maintaining the lofty standards set by the school. “Dr. Martin is, simply put, the embodiment of the Presidential Award of Excellence and all it represents,” said Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, RVU President and CEO. “An inaugural member of the faculty at Rocky Vista University, Dr. Martin has been a source of wisdom, compassion and innovation from the beginning.” A Colorado native, Dr. Martin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Colorado State University. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Texas Houston. Prior to arriving at RVU, Dr. Martin worked as a Research […]

RVU Celebrates Commencement [May 31, 2018] Rocky Vista University (RVU) celebrated the graduation of 150 students in its College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) program, as well as 26 students in its Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) program. The ceremony, which took place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver, was held on May 19th. The Very Reverend Archimandrite Christodoulos G. Papadeas of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America delivered the Invocation. RVU President and CEO Clinton E. Adams, DO, FACHE, then addressed the students directly. روليت امريكي “Your families celebrate your achievement. They are proud of what you have endured and accomplished. There are so many stories of sacrifices, aspirations, overcoming great obstacles, and realizing the impossible dream,” he said. الرهانات الرياضية Keynote speaker Stephen Shannon, DO, MPH, President of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), delivered the address. “I believe that the future of medicine is sitting before me today and that future is brighter for the unique outlook each of you will bring to your patients, your colleagues and your communities,” he said. The MSBS graduates were the first to receive their diplomas. They were presented by Francina Towne, PhD, Director of […]

Violence Education and Prevention Program Raises Awareness at RVU [May 9, 2018] After two weeks of raising awareness and dispensing useful information, Rocky Vista University wrapped up its annual Violence Education and Prevention (VEP) campaign. Highlighted by a four-part lecture series, the informative symposium is in its fourth year. العاب تكسب فلوس Created by the RVU Safety and Security Department, VEP is an informal yet valuable way of bringing an uncomfortable topic into the mainstream. “It’s not an individual’s responsibility to keep our students safe, it’s up to the whole university,” said Andrew Stevens, RVU’s Security Supervisor and coordinator of the VEP program. استراتيجيات الروليت A panel discussion opened the lecture series on April 16th. Jennifer Roger-Flynn from the Parker Police Department, Matt McMaster OMS I, Kade Rucker, NCC, LPCC, Counselor, and Mr. Stevens, exchanged ideas and suggestions on how to recognize and report domestic violence and stalking. Two more presentations followed on the 18th and the 25th, when Detective Tyler Herman of Parker Police and Michelle Metz, RN, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner with Denver Health, discussed stalking and the rigors of victim examination, respectively. During these lectures, direct and oftentimes blunt information was shared in an effort to educate the attendees […]

RVU Announces Commencement Speaker Dr. Stephen Shannon [May 2, 2018] [Parker, CO – April 26, 2018] Rocky Vista University (RVU) is pleased to announce that Stephen C. Shannon, DO, MPH, will deliver the keynote speech at the Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Shannon, a board certified physician with over 30 years of experience, is President of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) and the former Vice President for Health Services and Dean of the College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of New England. He has also served as Chair of the AACOM Board of Deans. During his career, Dr. Shannon has championed many worthy causes and has a strong history of leadership in public health and preventative medicine. He is the current President of the Federation of Schools of the Health Professionals and a member of the Veterans Administration’s National Academic Affiliations Council. “Dr. Shannon is becoming a legend in the osteopathic medical education community based on his work in Maine as the Dean at the University of New England and now the President of AACOM,” said Clint Adams, DO, FACHE, President and CEO of Rocky Vista University, “While at AACOM, he has opened many […]